Washington, DC
Organization: The Center for Education Reform (CER) on behalf of the Yass Prize.
About The Yass Prize:
The Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education celebrates the country’s education provider that best demonstrates the STOP principles. In addition to the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides more than $10 million in additional support to honor educators who achieve excellence. The Yass Prize is administered through the Center for Education Reform and works in tandem to ensure exceptional execution of all efforts that advance the STOP principles.
About the role:
The Research Associate for Operations plays a critical role in helping to support the organization’s overall, day-to-day activities, from events and technology to systems and grant-making. This individual will have experience and affinity for managing data and be strong in organizational and time management. The position reports report directly to the Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in event management from ideation to completion
- Developing and executing written communications
- Support grants management
- Editing and proofreading
- Synthesize and report on data, including summarizing for use by leadership
- Research a variety of needs and information that assist with overall programs and operations
- Operate databases
- Manage certain kinds of data collection and metrics
Key attributes of this position
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative duties with accuracy and excellence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely
- Highly proficient with technology and various programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and social media platforms.
- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to take the initiative, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to analyze and execute plans based on data
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree plus 1-3 years of experience in basic research duties
- An interest in education and public policy issues and passionate for education transformation
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range - $60,000-90,000, depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement
- Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time